We're All About Birds, for All Seasons

October

You can start thinking about taking your hummingbird feeders down for winter storage.  Before boxing them up, clean them in a mild bleach solution so they're ready to go next spring.

Now's a good time to relocate that tube feeder , too.  Especially if you've been feeding Nyjer seed all summer and have been neglectful in raking up the tiny hulls left on the ground.  Give your yard a break, and eliminate various bacteria, before winter sets in.  Just move it a couple feet away - your finches won't even notice.

You may want to consider selecting a nice new birdbath as a garden or yard focus point, too.  Our birdbaths traditionally go on sale in October! 

Speaking of birdbaths, if you don't have a heated birdbath , we highly recommend adding one to your yard.  A heated water source will draw nearly as many birds in the winter as a feeder.  We have a great selection of regular heated baths (for decks and on the ground) or heating elements that you can place in your existing (or new) bath.